An exhibit featuring the work of guest artist acrylic painter Dee Burdick will run from Saturday, June 17, to Wednesday, July 19, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7. Burdick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she earned her BA degree […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Massachusetts takes over Maine for comedy show
The River Comics Comedy Productions will host a stand-up comedy show this week at the Great Falls Comedy Club inside Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Four of Worcester’s funniest – comedians Tim Champa, Kevin Knightly, Kevin Lamory, and John Tyler – take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Tickets can be found […]
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Denny Breau to perform at final La Rencontre luncheon of the season
Denny Breau will be the featured musical artist at the La Rencontre luncheon series on Thursday, June 22, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with a finely arranged melody and […]
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‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ opens at CLT
Pablo Picasso (Brian Pfohl) and Albert Einstein (Tony Roy) square off in one of their “art vs. science” confrontations in the comedy “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” which opens this weekend at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Comedian Steve Martin’s absurd comedy of historical fiction has Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet in a […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 14
100 Years Ago: 1923 An itinerant band of Oklahoma gypsies have been camping for the last two weeks on Stetson Road, Lewiston. They broke camp Thursday morning at the suggestion of the police, and by noon were on the road to “somewhere else in Maine.” And with the departure of the perennial tourists went the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Concentrate on improving what you can contribute and adding features that attract exciting people and offers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 34; Kevin McHale, 35; Diablo Cody, 45; Boy George, 62. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what’s going on around you. It will be easy to misinterpret the information you receive and how others feel about you or your decisions. The more aware you are, the easier it will […]
Posted inDear Abby
Former classmate in affair hopes for a future together
DEAR ABBY: In high school, I had a close male friend, “Adam.” After graduation, I moved out of state. We remained friends for a while in college, calling, writing and visiting each other. He often declared his love for me, but I was interested only in a friendship. As with most high school relationships, we […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Vegetarians, vegans: check your B12 level
DEAR DR. ROACH: When my doctor told me that as a vegetarian I needed a B12 supplement, I didn’t take it seriously, and went with nutritional yeast to supply it. I had always read that supplements are unreliable and it’s better to get your vitamins and minerals from a food source. Well, I became extremely […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bowdoin church hosting baked bean supper with strawberry shortcake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The annual Strawberry Festival and Baked Bean Supper at West Bowdoin Baptist Church will be held Saturday, June 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church at 54 West Road in Bowdoin. The dinner, featuring strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream, is sponsored by the church’s Mission Circle. Donations of $12 […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 13
100 Years Ago: 1923 Vice President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and their two sons will accompany the Governors of the New England States to Maine on their vacation trip the latter part of this month. The party also will include the wives, secretaries and staffs of the governors. They will pass a day or two […]